Babbitt Ranch Energy Center Interconnection Project
Authorize installation of approximately 9 miles of above-ground fiber optic line on FS land within an existing APS right-of-way needed to provide emergency communications for the Babbitt Ranch Energy Center. Bureau of Reclamation is leading the NEPA.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
NE portion of the Williams RD, east of Highway 64 and south of Highway 180. The line will follow the large powerline that enters Forest Service land near Howard Mesa and exits NW of Ebert Mtn.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 06/08/2022 |
| Comment Period | 09/01/2022 |
| Objection Period Start | 12/30/2022 |
| Decision | 02/2023 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2023 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Kaibab National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Babbitt Ranch Energy Center Interconnection Project
Decision Signed Date: 02/23/2023
Forests:
Kaibab National Forest
Districts:
Williams Ranger District
States:
Arizona
Counties:
Coconino
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Marcos Roybal
800 South Sixth Street
Williams, AZ 86046
928-635-8331
marcos.roybal@usda.gov
Last Updated: 3/29/2023